Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tour From Punta Cana

Catalina Island off the coast of Punta Cana offers an enticing opportunity for scuba divers and snorkelers to explore its vibrant underwater world. The tour takes participants to two prime dive sites, The Wall and The Aquarium, where they can encounter captivating marine life such as lobsters and moray eels. With professional guidance, round-trip transfers, and a delightful Dominican lunch, this excursion promises a memorable day of relaxation and discovery beneath the surface.

Key Points

• This tour offers scuba diving and snorkeling excursions to explore coral reefs and marine life around Catalina Island from Punta Cana.
• Visitors can dive at two popular sites, The Wall and The Aquarium, encountering lobster, yellow stingrays, and moray eels.
• The tour includes round-trip hotel transfers, diving equipment, a professional guide, and a traditional Dominican BBQ lunch on the beach.
• Dive certification is required for certified dives, and a health questionnaire must be completed prior to diving.
• The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for those who have flown within 48 hours.

Tour Overview and Highlights

The Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tour from Punta Cana offers the opportunity to explore the island’s coral reefs and sandy beaches.

Guests will visit two dive sites – The Wall and The Aquarium – where they can encounter marine life like lobster, yellow stingrays, and moray eels.

After the dives, they can relax on Catalina Island’s beach with cocktails and a traditional Dominican BBQ lunch.

The tour includes round-trip hotel transfers, all diving equipment, a professional dive guide, and free time on the island.

The tour provides round-trip hotel transfers, all diving gear, a professional guide, and free time to explore Catalina Island.

With an average rating of 3.7/5 from 3 reviews, this is a popular activity for visitors to Punta Cana.

Inclusions

The Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tour includes round-trip hotel transfers from Punta Cana, allowing guests to conveniently access the departure location.

The tour also includes:

• 2 dive or snorkel sites

• Full diving equipment provided

• Professional dive guide

Plus, the tour offers national drinks, a Dominican BBQ lunch buffet, and free time at Catalina Island.

While gratuities aren’t included, the tour provides an all-inclusive experience for participants to explore the island’s underwater wonders and enjoy its natural beauty.

Meeting and Pickup Information

Pickup from all Punta Cana area hotels or a designated meeting point in Bávaro provides guests convenient access to the tour’s departure location.

Guests can be conveniently picked up from Punta Cana hotels or a designated meeting point in Bávaro for tour departure.

The tour ends back at the meeting point, allowing participants to return to their hotels easily. Alternatively, guests can opt to head directly to the meeting point, skipping the hotel pickup.

This flexible arrangement ensures a seamless start and end to the Catalina Island scuba diving and snorkeling adventure.

With these convenient meeting and pickup options, travelers can focus on enjoying the highlights of the excursion.

What to Expect

Departing at 6 am from their Punta Cana hotels, guests travel to the La Romana Marina to begin their Catalina Island scuba diving and snorkeling adventure.

Upon arrival, they receive familiarization with their diving equipment and safety instructions from the dive master. The first dive takes place at The Wall, followed by The Aquarium.

After the diving, guests can enjoy a Dominican BBQ lunch buffet on the beach and relax.

The tour highlights include:

• Exploring coral reefs and sandy beaches

• Encountering marine life like lobster, yellow stingrays, and moray eels

• Visiting the unique dive sites of The Wall and The Aquarium

Additional Information

Confirmation of the booking is received at the time of purchase.

Children must be accompanied by adults on this tour. Dive certification is required for the certified dives.

Unfortunately, the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible. It’s not recommended to dive within 48 hours of flying.

Participants must complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. The tour has a maximum of 40 travelers.

Guests can cancel their booking for free up to 24 hours before the experience. The price of the tour starts from $170.00 per person.

Coral Reefs and Sandy Beaches

As guests embark on the Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tour, they can expect to explore a vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful coral reefs and sandy beaches.

Guests can expect to explore a vibrant underwater world of colorful coral reefs and sandy beaches on the Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tour.

The tour offers the opportunity to witness the stunning natural beauty of the Caribbean Sea, as divers and snorkelers encounter a diverse array of marine life.

The coral reefs provide a dynamic habitat for many species, including:

• Lobster

• Yellow stingrays

• Moray eels

Guests can enjoy the serene and awe-inspiring undersea landscape, creating lasting memories of their Catalina Island adventure.

Dive Sites: The Wall and The Aquarium

The tour takes guests to two renowned dive sites: The Wall and The Aquarium.

The Wall is a vertical reef drop-off, providing a dramatic underwater landscape for experienced divers.

At The Aquarium, divers can explore a vibrant coral reef teeming with diverse marine life, including lobster, yellow stingrays, and moray eels. Under the guidance of a professional dive master, you will have the opportunity to observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

Both sites offer unique and unforgettable diving experiences for those seeking to enjoy the wonders of the Caribbean’s underwater world.

Marine Life Encounters

During the Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tour, participants can expect to encounter a variety of captivating marine life.

Divers and snorkelers may spot:

• Vibrant lobster hiding amongst the coral reefs

• Yellow stingrays gracefully gliding through the waters

• Curious moray eels peering out from their rocky crevices

These diverse marine species thrive in the island’s protected dive sites, offering an up-close glimpse into the wonders of the Caribbean undersea world.

The tour’s professional guides ensure a safe and enriching experience for all to appreciate the beauty of Catalina Island’s abundant marine ecosystems.